How do you stand out when applying to Stanford when grade inflation, great test scores, and tons of extracurriculars are common for the typical applicant? For this student, the answer was an impact project. In this episode, Barbara Levanthal of ScoreAtTheTop and Annaline Dinkelmann of TeachMeWallStreet share the story of one Stanford student whose incredible impact project became the centerpiece of his successful application. They also share two additional examples of impact projects and give actionable tips for how to create your own impact project for your community and your college resume.

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